The Columbus Blue Jackets (24-20-7) hit the ice against the Los Angeles Kings (21-16-13) in NHL action on Monday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets rank 14th in the Eastern Conference with 55 points and the Kings are ninth in the Western Conference with 55 points.
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Blue Jackets vs. Kings: Jan. 26 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
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- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 24th |
| Shots | 30 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 19.84% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.35% | 28th |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.6 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.74 | 4th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 15.23% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.3% | 25th |
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Blue Jackets vs. Kings Top Players
Blue Jackets
- With 19 goals and 36 assists this season, Zachary Werenski is one of Columbus' leading contributors (55 points).
- Kirill Marchenko has 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 51 games, Charlie Coyle has proven himself as an important offensive option for Columbus. He has 33 points (11 goals and 22 assists).
- As Columbus' top goalie, Jet Greaves has recorded 16 wins and 12 losses this season while allowing 93 goals with 916 saves.
Kings
- Adrian Kempe's 17 goals and 22 assists in 50 games for Los Angeles add up to 39 total points on the season.
- Kevin Fiala is one of the impact players on offense for Los Angeles with 36 total points (0.7 per game), with 18 goals and 18 assists in 50 games.
- Los Angeles' Quinton Byfield is among the leaders on the team with 28 total points (nine goals and 19 assists).
- Darcy Kuemper is 13-9-9 in 33 games this season, conceding 81 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 746 saves and a .902 save percentage (25th in the league).
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Injury Report
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Dante Fabbro: Out (Lower Body),
Miles Wood: Out (Leg)
Kings
Anze Kopitar: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Joel Edmundson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Alex Turcotte: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Senators | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/22/2026 | Stars | W 1-0 | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Lightning | W 8-5 | Home |
| 1/26/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/28/2026 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 1/30/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2026 | Ducks | L 2-1 | Away |
| 1/20/2026 | Rangers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Blues | W 5-4 | Away |
| 1/26/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/27/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |